I broke up with my best friend

About eight months ago I stopped talking to my best friend, and now I really regret it. It feels like since we're not friends anymore, she took a part of me with her. Will I ever get over this?

Cerra, 13, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Breaking up with a friend can be way more painful than breaking up with a boyfriend. After all, as fun as crushes are, it's your best friend who knows everything about you--what a deep and important relationship. No matter why you two stopped talking, it sounds like now you are missing her more than you're mad. I think you need to stop not talking to her.

Go to her house (do this in person) and tell her how you feel. Say: "I'm not sure how you'll take this, but I just want to be honest. I regret what's happened between us, and I really want to be your friend again." Now, realize that she will likely have some anger to get over, or some real issues with you. So be prepared to hear some not-so-pleasant things. But if you truly want the friendship back and feel like you were wrong, just listen, and don't argue. She's got a right to her feelings, and they've been pent-up!

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Sadly, sometimes friendships that are very badly damaged cannot be repaired. If that's the case here, yes, you will get over it, but you'll probably be sad for a while. At the end of the day, though, you'll be so glad you had this conversation, and glad that you're taking steps to try to restore this friendship.

True friends are few and far between, and if you think you've got one, you're wise to do what you can to hold onto her. Good luck!